Most of the schools recruiting Falcon (Colo.) athlete Kalen Ballage envision him on the offensive side of the ball. Not Oregon State.

The Beavers see the 6-foot-2, 212-pound prospect on defense and that makes Mike Riley's program unique.

"They're one of only two teams that want me to play defense," Ballage said, noting that the other is Utah. "I don't know too much about them beyond that, but I do know they want me to play outside linebacker and that's kinda rare.